Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,523
5th percentile (60th in LA)
Sample Size
45
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Southern University Law Center graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern University Law Center graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all public administration masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Public Administration masters's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern University Law Center$41,523
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$55,859
University of Louisiana at Monroe$48,537
Southern University and A & M College$41,523$59,974
Grambling State University$38,531$46,227
National Median$58,582

Other Public Administration Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$11,954$55,859
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe
$9,190$48,537
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$9,940$41,523
Grambling State University
Grambling
$7,683$38,531

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.